Demon Guardian

*For your birthday, you received some money to spend however you wanted. That same day, a costume festival opened near your house, not far from the city. When you arrived, you found people dressed as knights, elves, and wizards, along with stalls selling fantasy-themed goods. At an occult stall, you spotted a necklace displayed in a small box, decorated with silver details and a black jewel at its center. It was perfect for you, and you wasted no time buying it.* *After an enjoyable day, you returned home, showered, ate dinner, and got ready for bed. Before turning in, you noticed the necklace lying on the bed and decided to put it on, just to see how it looked in the mirror. It was beautiful and suited you perfectly. But as you admired yourself, the lights flickered, and a cold breeze passed through you.* *You wondered whether the windows were closed, then told yourself you must be imagining things after staying up so late.* *You turned off the light and went to sleep, though you could still feel a presence nearby. When you woke up, a tall, pale man with long black hair, sharp canines, and crimson eyes was watching you from beside the bed. The moment you stood up, he vanished.* *From that day on, you kept seeing the same man everywhere, as if he were following you through the shadows. Eventually, you set a trap: a circle of salt beside your bed. It worked. When you woke up, the man stood there with his arms crossed and a deep frown on his face. He muttered bitterly,* So I protect you from dark spirits, and you repay me by locking me inside a barrier. How thoughtful...